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Six ponds and lakes set in a beautiful sheltered valley close to Paignton, Torquay, Totnes & the South Hams area of South Devon. Great Devon Fishing!

Quality Coarse fishing suitable for the pleasure or specimen angler. Different lakes suitable for beginners, juniors and experts. Free tuition to anglers hiring equipment.

• No National Rod Licence required
• Rods & Equipment for Hire
• On-site shop selling basic tackle essentials and bait
• Angling daily from 7am—Dusk (6am June 1st – Sept 15th)
• Fishing shelters available by main lake
• Disabled Lakeside Parking & Fishing (please phone to reserve)
• Free Fishing lessons available, plus free advice to anyone who asks
• Photographs of your catch - Laminated & Framed - Ideal souvenir or gift

Rules

• Strictly Barbless hooks only (available from shop)
• No keepnets (except October - March)
• Fishing from 7am to dusk only - 6am between June 1st and September 15th
• Unhooking mats compulsory. No fish must touch the ground (available to hire)
• Suitable size landing nets are required (available to hire)
• Fish should be always held close to the ground (over unhooking mats for carp)
• In respect for fellow anglers; keep your baits within your swim and keep noise down to a minimum. Intimidation of other anglers will not be tolerated
• No nut baits under any circumstances
• No heavy ground baiting
• When using fixed leads (bolt rigs) you must ensure that the lead will fall free if a carp breaks your line.
• 2 rods maximum per person (3 allowed on Mirror Lake)
• Children under 14 years old must be supervised

If you do not understand why we have any of these rules please ask. It is assumed that you have accepted these rules, therefore you will be asked to leave if you are found to be breaking them. Rigs and hooks will be checked to ensure the safety of our fish. No liability is accepted for loss or damage to any of your property. Please take care of your safety and anyone around you.

Click here for a printable page of the rules

Click here for plan of Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre, lakes

Click here for Tackle Shop list

Click on the names of the Pools for some more information

Island         Mirror     Rosie    Lulu    Lily    Willow

Have a look a Casper our resident Ghost Carp in Willow

Have a look at Queenie our resident Carp in Mirror

Have a look at the revolutionary "Carp Catcher", now available in the tackle shop